This page is intended to serve as a resource for students in the Medical Sciences PhD Program. Information may not be relevant or applicable to students in other programs.

Number of Credits

Unless you have received approval from the PhD Program, you are expected to register for the number of credit hours indicated in the table below. Lab Rotations, Directed Research, and Dissertation Research hours can be adjusted to meet the total credit hour requirement each semester.

Instructions to adjust enrollment in variable credit courses can be found here. 

Permits

Most courses will require a permit. Use the request form below to request them. Permits may take 48-72 hours to be issued and you will receive an email once they are issued.

Seminars

Students are required to register for Bioscience Seminar every Fall & Spring semester. Students are also required to register for their concentration seminar once per calendar year (generally in the semester you are presenting).

If you register for two seminars in a single semester, a permit is required.

Student Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to:

1) confirm the courses that you intend to register for with your concentration coordinator
2) clear any holds on your account prior to the registration deadline
3) request your permits at least two days before the registration deadline
4) register accurately and on time.

The PhD office is happy to assist with your registration if you have any questions.

How to Register

1. Log into my.usf.edu using your NetID and password.
2. Select My Resources > Student Self-Service
3. Under Registration select Plan & Register
4. Select Register, Add, or Drop Classes
5. Enter the CRNs of the courses you intend to take (adjust the number of credit hours for variable-credit courses if needed)
6. Click Submit
7. Confirm that all of your registrations were received, and that your total number of credits is accurate

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Spring Important Dates

January 9 - Registration deadline
January 12 - First day of classes
January 16 - End of drop/add week
January 19 - MLK Holiday, no classes
March 16-20 - Spring Break, no classes
March 28 - Withdrawal deadline
May 1 - End of term

Courses offered for the PhD program are listed on the spreadsheets below. If you are interested in a course not listed here, please check with your concentration coordinator before registering. 

PhD students should enroll in on-ground courses. Courses taken online can only be counted toward program requirements if the course is offered synchronously and is graded (i.e. is not Pass/Fail).

Using the CRNs listed on the spreadsheets and the requirements outlined in the PhD Handbook, request your permits and register for: 

1. Required core courses 
2. Required concentration courses
3. Bioscience Seminar (every Fall & Spring)
4. Concentration seminar (once per year, generally in the semester you are presenting)
5. Directed or Dissertation Research (make sure to register for the correct section based on your concentration)
6. Electives 

Spring 2026 Courses

Satisfactory Academic Progress Reminder

In order to remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and earn a grade of “S” in all S/U courses (including research courses). Students must achieve a “B” or better (B- does not count) in all required courses.  

Questions?

If you have any questions about permits or how to register, contact Meagan (MEastman@usf.edu) or Shonique (Shonique1@usf.edu). If you have questions regarding course selection, contact your concentration coordinator.